How to Pronounce "millard"
word
ˈmɪɫɝd
MIL-erd
ˈmɪləd
MIL-uhd
Definition
An old or rare word meaning one thousand million (1,000,000,000); mainly used in British English, now replaced by 'billion'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪɫɝd
British English
ˈmɪləd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIL-erd
UK
MIL-uhd
Listen in Context
A millard equals one thousand million.
The old book mentions a millard stars in the galaxy.
People used the word millard before 'billion' became common.
You’ll only see millard in very old English texts these days.